Marc Guehi transfer truth is clear with Liverpool in need of bigger fix

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Given that Liverpool almost signed Marc Guehi on transfer deadline day, it is easy to wonder what might have happened had that deal gotten over the line. But while Guehi would have been a good option for Liverpool in the window just gone, and he has impressed several times against the Reds, it is far too simple to suggest that he would have been the fix of all their ills.

For one thing, the way that Crystal Palace plays means that Guehi is not competing for aerial duels as often as he would at Anfield. Guehi captained Crystal Palace to victory at Anfield on Sunday (Image: Getty Images) The Dutchman admitted as much in a recent press conference, conceding that Liverpool has to find a way of getting better at defending those situations.

But Guehi, in that sense, won't help. While Guehi coming in at some point in 2026 still makes sense, the simple fact is that Liverpool needs a bigger change even than a new face in its backline to stop shipping goals.